CDW Corporation

Sr System Engineer Managed Services

CDW Corporation$103K — $148K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 5+ years of experience or 9+ years in system engineering or DevOps roles.
  • Proficient in Python for automation and systems integration.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ansible for automation solutions and configuration management.
  • Deep expertise in Unix/Linux systems development and automation.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all stages of infrastructure development lifecycle.
  • Lead automation solutions development using Ansible and Python.
  • Collaborate with teams to determine requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure-as-code and system updates.
  • Write documentation to support automation processes and team onboarding.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and 401(k) matching.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a stable Fortune 500 environment.
Full Job Description
The Sr System Engineer Managed Services supports business solutions. The purpose of this role is to develop business software solutions for complex and large-scale projects through object and data modeling, database design, programming, quality assurance, and implementation support. The Sr System Engineer participates in application standards development and serves as an evangelist for best practices.

What you Will Do:
  • Perform all stages of the infrastructure development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Lead development of automation solutions and configuration frameworks using Ansible and Python to support provisioning, compliance enforcement, and patching workflows.
  • Develop detailed estimates for platform improvements and participate in capacity planning, performance analysis, and optimization efforts.
  • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to determine requirements, estimate work, and deliver solutions aligned with platform roadmaps.
  • Define and implement CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies for deploying infrastructure-as-code, system updates, and platform configurations.
  • Lead and develop high-level system narratives, storyboards, and user interface prototypes.
  • Write and maintain documentation, system narratives, workflow diagrams, and user guides to support repeatable automation processes and onboarding of team members.
  • Lead and develop system test plans, ensure software quality assurance (SQA) standards are achieved, and validate that business goals are accomplished.
  • Contribute to solution architecture and internal tooling decisions that balance security, cost, performance, and operational simplicity.
  • Ensure software quality by conducting code reviews, writing unit and integration tests, and enforcing adherence to CDW's infrastructure coding standards.
  • Identify issues that require more attention, and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem being solved.
  • Make technical decisions to meet the design goals laid out in product road map and by management
  • Identify and resolve technical blockers by collaborating with subject matter experts and aligning cross-functional efforts.
  • Drive test automation and validation of infrastructure tooling to ensure functional correctness, resilience, and compliance to engineering standards.
  • Direct and focus the efforts of the technical project team.
  • Deliver work products on time and in alignment with project milestones and report progress to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Report project/task status to the management.

What we expect of you:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering or related field and 5 years application development experience or 4 years CDW Application Development experience, OR
  • 9 years system engineering experience, or 8 years CDW systems engineering, infrastructure automation, or DevOps roles
  • Proficient in writing clean, maintainable Python code for automation tooling, systems integration, and orchestration.
  • Advanced knowledge of Ansible, including role development, templating, inventory management, and custom filters/modules.
  • Experience delivering solutions in Agile environments and participating in iterative planning and continuous delivery workflows.
  • Advanced knowledge of object-oriented design, and programming techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with and present to all stakeholders including senior leadership.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and creative problem solving-skills with critical attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated success of facilitation and solutions implementation.
  • Proven track record of leading application development projects.
  • History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
  • Deep expertise in Unix/Linux systems development and automation.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar.
  • Good Understanding of Agile Delivery Methodology & experience in working with Scrum teams.
  • Strong understanding of Git workflows, pull request reviews, and managing infrastructure codebases at scale.
  • The person should have a technical aptitude to implement new technologies and articulate the solutions to the internal and external team.
  • Experience in integrating with APIs, secrets management platforms (e.g., Vault), and service catalogs.
  • Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing) and infrastructure components like load balancers, VPNs, firewalls, etc.
  • Familiarity with containerization concepts (e.g., Docker) and deployment automation in Kubernetes or other orchestration environments.
  • Ability to participate in architectural reviews and make informed design decisions related to reliability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Experience in Agile SAFe Framework preferred
  • Familiarity with observability tools (Open Telemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace) and instrumentation strategies for infrastructure tooling.
  • Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and experience working with platform services on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Ability to think through performance requirements for a system and lead optimizing/tuning, a plus.

  • Pay range: $ 103,000 - $ 148,190 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

About CDW Corporation

CDW is a provider of IT solutions for business, government, education, and healthcare. It features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solution architects offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, With a balanced portfolio of 250,000 small-, medium- and large-sized customers, CDW generated net sales of $10.1 billion in 2012, and employs more than 6,800 coworkers in 25 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Michael Krasny, CDW pioneered the business model that melds personalized business-to-business technology distribution with advanced technology services. Today, CDW is ranked No. 31 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies and No. 267 on the FORTUNE 500 list of America’s top companies.

CDW Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at CDW Corporation, a leading provider of technology solutions and services, where innovation, leadership, and growth are at the heart of what we do. As a powerhouse in the tech industry, CDW Corporation offers unparalleled job opportunities to both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their careers.

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At CDW Corporation, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity, innovation, and leadership. Our team is composed of over 10,000 strong, dedicated professionals who lead the way in technology and consulting services. We are committed to helping some of the world’s most well-known companies navigate their digital transformation journeys.

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Size
13,900 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$788.4 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$18.4 billion
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